Players follow two elven sisters Yara and Elani as they journey to reunite their family. Along the way, they confront moral dilemmas and battle external and internal threats, all while utilizing elemental and physics-based systems in their desperate quest for survival. 

Set in a fantasy realm torn apart by extremism and the unraveling of ancient bonds, Wartorn follows an extended family as they fight to reunite and survive. Players will make tough decisions, from choosing who gets fed to deciding which lives can be saved, all while confronting the moral quandaries of violence and sacrifice.

Wartorn features a systemic, emergent gameplay system using the elements of fire, water, tar, plant, and lightning. Strategically choose your squads to master the elements and environment against hordes of enemies. Water extinguishes fire, tar amplifies fire, electricity crackles across the ranks in wet conditions, and water can heal plant-based units. And that’s just scratching the surface!

Build out your Caravan by recruiting squads of fantasy creatures including goblins, elves, demons, treefolk, (and more!) as you travel the world. Each squad adds new strategic options to your caravan through their different characteristics and unique abilities. Mix and match what squads you bring into battle to truly master a run. Battlefield positioning, squad combos, and skillful usage of abilities can win the day, but be careful, losses cost you morale, and if your caravan loses hope it’s game over.

Stray Kite Studios announced that after several months in Early Access (Steam and Epic Games Store) being extensively play-tested and getting plenty of invaluable feedback from the community, Wartorn is now storming towards its 1.0 launch on November 11th at $34.99 USD

With 1.0 will come a massive content update that brings the island of Thyssic to players, packed with both new threats and new opportunities. Players will climb to the greatest heights of power as units will now be able to grow further, past the current cap of Tier 3 all the way up to Tier 5. And most importantly, players will finally be able to reach Beynün and experience all the endgame has to offer, with their family bolstering further runs and the full scope of the story ready to revealed over multiple playthroughs.

What's Coming in 1.0?

Explore the New Island: Thyssic!

• Dive into a brand-new desert biome with fresh maps tailored for every mode.
• Journey across the new Overworld map of Thyssic.
• Thyssic isn't just a new landscape—it's home to new quests, events, and more.

Epic New Encounters and Story Depth

• Face off against three formidable new bosses: Brutality, Greed, and a mysterious third.
• Discover new events and quests that weave deeper into the narrative, offering unexpected twists and strategic decisions.
• Recruit new family members and unlock powerful heirlooms to enhance your runs and reveal more of the Wartorn lore.

The Grand Finale: Reach Beynün!

• Finally guide your caravan to the ancestral fortress of Beynün—the endgame you've been fighting toward!
• Earn end-of-run rewards that carry over: Convert leftover resources (coins, food, refugees) into bonus Chord Crystals for future runs.
• Family members you rescue and bring to Beynün become permanently available in your caravan for new runs, building your legacy across playthroughs.
• Uncover the complete story—but you'll need multiple successful journeys to piece it all together. 

Game-Wide Upgrades and Polish

• Push your units beyond Tier 3 all the way to Tier 5 for ultimate power:
  • Gain a new trait at Tier 3 to evolve your strategies.
  • Unlock a fresh ability at Tier 4 for game-changing combos.
  • Add a new passive trinket slot at Tier 5 to fine-tune your builds.
• Hunt for new achievements that reward your mastery of the elements, squads, and Isles.

Key Features:

• Dynamic Combat: Wartorn’s dynamic combat system lets you harness elemental forces like fire, water, and lightning, which interact in exciting ways to create unique tactical opportunities. Ignite tar to engulf enemies, amplify electric shocks with water, or douse flames to shift the tide of battle. 
• Destructible Environments: The game’s physics-driven destruction ensures that no two encounters play out the same, adding layers of depth and unpredictability to every skirmish. 
• Unique Progression System: The roguelite progression system rewards players for perseverance, offering heirlooms, hero upgrades, and new abilities that carry forward with each run. 
• Beautiful Aesthetic: Wartorn’s world is visually compelling, with heroes, enemy mobs, and its magical lands rendered with incredible attention to detail. The painterly aesthetic adds a gorgeous layer to the experience, even during moments of brutality and tragedy. 
• Slow Down Time: With the slow-time feature, even the most complex scenarios are accessible, allowing players to pause the chaos and issue precise commands, adapting gameplay to suit their pace. 

Wartorn is coming to PC (Steam/Epic Games Store) on November 11, 2025.